Floyd Raymond Geiser

Floyd Raymond Geiser was born on October 12, 1929 in Arnold, Nebraska to Floyd I. and Neta (Allington) Geiser. He grew up near Arnold where he attended country school before graduating from Arnold High School in 1947. Floyd went on to attend Kearney State College for one year and Omaha Business School. As a young boy, Floyd was very close to his mother, who often had to run interference for him when his behavior would put him in trouble with his dad. He rode his pony to school and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented hurdler and competed in the Nebraska High School State Track Meet and also in college. Floyd was drafted in the United States Army in 1951 and served with the 2nd Division in Korea before he was honorably discharged in 1953. His mother wrote to the president almost daily urging him to end the war and send Floyd home. Floyd married Colleen Wilson on January 27, 1951 at the Presbyterian Church in Fullerton, Nebraska and they were blessed with two children: Tom and Jane. Floyd and Colleen have lived in Waterloo and Fremont before spending the last 40 years in Oakland, Nebraska. Floyd spent his entire career with the Robinson Seed Company as an accountant, advertising manager and Northeast Nebraska District Sales Manager. He has taken an active interest in every community that they lived in including Waterloo Fire Department for 12 years, Waterloo School Board and Town Board and the Oakland Golf Association. Floyd was an avid golfer, talented archer and marksman and still enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a hard-working man of honor, integrity and a strong opinion. Floyd loved his family and had a special place in his heart for his dog “Farfo”. He enjoyed the simple pleasures,- a roast beef dinner, a Heineken and good company. Floyd loved his country, was a proud veteran and took great pride in his work. Floyd passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Valhaven Nursing Home in Valley, Nebraska with his family by his side at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 13 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Neta, grandson T.J. Geiser and great grandson David Hernandez. Floyd is survived by his wife Colleen; son and daughter-in-law Tom and Virginia of Norfolk, NE; daughter Jane Simpson of Opelousas, LA; grandchildren Tony Medinger, Mandy Melancon, Jacob Geiser, Nick Geiser, Tanya Hernandez and Tracy McClinton; great grandchildren Ciara Melancon, Bailey Melancon, Darius Geiser, Shayla Hernandez, Shania Hernandez, Tanya Hernandez, Kaylea Geiser, Abigail Geiser, Trinity Geiser, Blake Adams and Caleb Adams.

Floyd Raymond Geiser

October 12, 1929 - June 25, 2012